FAQ about the collective agreement
As of November 10, the collaboration between Cool Company and Säljarnas Riksförbund will come to an end. This change does not significantly affect you as a self-employed contractor through Cool Company, but it’s good to know that you will no longer be covered by the collective agreement provided through Säljarnas Riksförbund.
If you have joined and become a member of Säljarnas Riksförbund, you can decide for yourself whether you wish to continue your membership or not. Your membership is not affected by the ending of the collaboration between Cool Company and Säljarnas.
However, Cool Company has chosen to retain parts of the collective agreement that we believe form a solid foundation for good working conditions. Please read more below and reach out to us if you have any quesions.
Säljarnas has chosen to discontinue the self-employment agreement due to limited interest.
We are exploring opportunities to partner with other organizations that understand the self-employment and freelance market. In the meantime, we will continue to apply the key parts of a collective agreement that ensure good working conditions.
No, it does not. The collective agreement was between Cool Company (as the employer) and Säljarnas, which means there is no impact on your client relationship.
If you are a member, it’s up to you whether you want to continue your membership or not. Your membership is not affected by the end of the collaboration between Cool Company and Säljarnas.
Nothing will change unless you choose to make adjustments. From November 10, you will have the option to reduce or opt out of your pension contributions entirely.
You can apply for a pension buyout if you meet certain requirements — for example, having been employed for at least 12 months. You must have ended your employment with Cool Company Scandinavia AB, received your final salary, and waited two months before submitting your buyout application. The decision on a buyout is not made by Cool Company but by the pension provider.